W.S. Moore Cemeteries

Christchurch Cemetery

Situated in the peaceful outskirts of Newport, Christchurch Cemetery is an idyllic final resting place.

It was first established in 1882, and is home to 49 commemorations for casualties of First World War, and 38 from the Second World War.

Dan-Y-Graig Cemetery

A classically tradition Welsh cemetery with a plethora of sections and a stunning war memorial.

Llwyncelyn Cemetery

Designated as a Local Nature Reserve, Llwyncelyn Cemetery in Cwmbran contains wildlife of special ecological interest. The cemetery was first opened in 2011 and has capacity for 7,000 graves.

The cemetery contains a mixture of traditional, lawn, cremated and infant memorial sections. This Cwmbran cemetery also offers ‘green burials’. Green burials involve biodegradable coffins or caskets that are eco-friendly and preserve the habitat within.

Panteg Cemetery

Located the heart of Pontypool, Panteg Cemetery is one of the main cemeteries in the Borough of Torfaen.

It covers an area of around 20 acres, and is home to the only Chapel in Torfaen, which can accommodate around 70 people. This cemetery is now closed for new burials but continues to facilitate additional burials in existing graves.

It contains a large Garden of Remembrance for the scattering of cremated remains, but does not allow markers for individual remains. This Pontypool Cemetery is home to the memorials of 37 casualties from the First and Second World Wars.

St. Woolos Cemetery

The main cemetery in Newport, St Woolos, occupies 14 acres of land close to the city centre.

It was established in 1854 and was the first municipally constructed cemetery in Wales. It remains the most popular choice for burials in Newport today. 

The cemetery contains four chapels and has sections for a variety of memorials including traditional, lawn, infant and cremation. There is a green burial section that is designed to be a ‘return to nature’ area and encourages wildlife to inhabit the grounds.